Oils are the magic beauty and health elixirs of cosmetic dermatologists and beauticians. Some of these oils have gone far beyond medical and professional use and are found in every home without exception. And baby oil is at the top of all such products.

Baby oil is a skin care product produced especially to moisturize and care for the skin of newborn babies, but it is also often preferred by adults due to its safe content and light texture. The vegetable and mineral oils in its content moisturize and care for the skin and soothe sensitive skin.

 

What is baby oil?

Baby oil is a skin care product that is specially formulated for babies and sensitive skin and does not contain chemical ingredients such as paraben and paraffin. It can be obtained from extra refined petroleum or vegetable oils such as chamomile oil or lavender oil.

It can be used for both babies and adults due to its extra safe ingredients. It is suitable for skin, body and hair. Baby oil can be used in daily skin care routines. Standing out with its moisturizing feature, baby oil soothes dry and sensitive skin and prevents exfoliation. It helps moisturize dry, brittle hair that has lost its moisture balance and repairs fractures at the ends of the hair.

 

What are the benefits of baby oil for the skin?

Baby oil is a natural, gentle and effective product in skin care. The product, which takes its place in daily skin care routines, is skin-friendly with its gentle structure. Baby oil does not cause any allergic reaction on the skin if not overused. The benefits of baby oil for the skin are as follows:

• Baby oil helps moisturize your skin and body. It moisturizes dry and flaky skin and provides a smooth, soft appearance.
• It has an extraordinary calming effect for even the most sensitive skin types. Moreover, it is very effective against for small wounds, rashes and irritations.
• It can safely be applied to dry and cracked lips in winter. Moisturizes the lips, gives a plump and shiny appearance.
• Builds a protective barrier on the skin against external factors and nourishes the skin.
• Thanks to its gentle structure, it helps to remove make-up on the skin without irritation risk.
• When applied to the legs it provides protection against skin cracks.
• It is very effective against calluses and cracks on the foot soles.

What are the benefits of baby oil for hair?

Baby oil is a frequently preferred care product in hair care routines. The herbal oils in its content protect your hair against external factors and give a healthier hair appearance. The benefits of baby oil for hair are numerous:

• Nourishes the scalp. It soothes sensitive scalp and helps prevent dandruff.
• Repairs fractures at the ends of the hair.
• Supports healthier hair growth.
• You can mix baby oil with other vegetable oils and make a mask. The hair mask, which you can add to your hair care routine, helps to maintain the moisture balance in the hair.
• It gives softness and fullness to the hair strands. It makes your hair easier to comb after showering.

 

How to use baby oil?

Baby oil can be used once a day with complete safety for babies. The ideal time is to massage it on clean and damp skin for a few minutes after a shower. It soothes and calms your baby’s skin and helps them fall asleep more easily.

The use of baby oil in adults may differ. Known for its light texture and moisturizing properties, baby oil can also be preferred by women as a make-up remover. Just pour some baby oil on a cotton ball and then gently apply it to your skin and even around the eyes. For men, it is especially preferred to prevent irritation that may occur on the skin after shaving.